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What Are Common Triggers for an IRS Audit?

As a tax preparer, you want to be aware of the most common scenarios that trigger an IRS audit to avoid the pitfalls. An audit examines tax return data to verify it’s correct. As long as you have documentation to support the numbers and are honest in your report, you...

Tax Preparation: The Ultimate Work From Home Opportunity

Have you ever wondered if working at home is the right move for you and your family? Never in our history has it been easier to run a business without a brick-and-mortar base. We never had the technology to meet face-to-face from hundreds of miles away. It saves...

Making Ends Meet Between Tax Seasons

When considering a job as a tax preparer, you may wonder what tax professionals do when it's not tax season. How do they keep the money rolling in? For some, they've always had two jobs. Tax preparation is a side gig that gives them a hefty financial boost once a...

Why Professional Tax Preparer May Be the Job for You

Choosing a career can be stressful. What one person might find fulfilling, another may find annoying. Some people like working indoors in controlled environments, while others want to brave the outdoors in all kinds of weather. Remote or in-office, part-time or...

Educating Your Clients: How To Detect Fraudulent Tax Preparers

Searching for the right tax preparer can be hazardous. Many scam artists prey on taxpayers’ inexperience and need for expedience. They submit bad returns, make off with the money, and leave the taxpayer holding the bag. Here are some warning signs you can share with...